It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Glenda McWhirter Todd. She passed away on September 3, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a historian, genealogist, and author who prided herself on being a descendant of Andrew Ferrier McWhirter of the 1st Alabama Cavalry, USV. Her work over the past two decades and her dedication to the 1st Alabama Cavalry has created a legacy that will last for years to come.

Her life's work has touched thousands of people through the years, and I am glad that I had the pleasure to work with her as long as I did. My hope is that her work will live on for years to come to educate and inspire a new generation.

1st Alabama Cavalry Searchable Roster

James Jett

Age:

28

Birthplace:

Jackson Co., AL

Occupation:

Farmer

Rank at enlistment:

Private

Company Assignment:

I

8/18/1862

EnlistedHuntsville, AL

8/18/1862

Mustered InHuntsville, AL

5/1/1863

Prisoner of WarDay's Gap, AL

5/14/1863

ParoledCity Point, VA

6/27/1863

On Detached ServiceReedyville, TNWorked as courier.

10/26/1863

Missing in ActionVincent's Crossroads, MS

7/19/1865

Mustered OutNashville, TN

Database created and maintained by Ryan Dupree.

Service records compiled by Glenda Todd and used with her permission. This and other information about the history of the First and the men who fought with the unit
can be found in her book, First Alabama Cavalry, USA: Homage to Patriotism.

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